Grand Opening of Stingray Bay Ever wonder what it would be like to pet a stingray? Well, visit the Stingray Bay at the Zoo and find out! There is a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 am on March 1st. Enjoy live entertainment and informational booths until 4 pm each day. Admission to Stingray Bay: $3/children, adults and seniors, $2.50/members. Jacksonville Zoo, Info: (904) 757-4463
Buffalo Soldier In 1996, Buffalo Soldier was one of twelve plays selected as the Best American Plays for Young American History Month. Tickets: $7. Florida Theatre, Info: (904) 353-3500 or theatreworksjax.com
Serving Up Aces: Pete Sampras vs. Todd Martin. Tennis legends Pete Sampras and Todd Martin take to the court right here in Jacksonville to show off their skills. Tickets: $30-$60. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Info: jaxevents.com or (904) 630-3900
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus and the African Children’s Choir will come together for a unique concert experience called “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” The visiting choir is composed of 21 children from Uganda who range in age from 9 to 12. Through their music, these talented kids show the world that Africa’s most needy and vulnerable children have beauty, dignity and unlimited ability. Ticket: $13-$25. Times-Union Center, Info: jaxchildrenschorus.com
31st Annual Gate River Run Take part in this annual tradition! Thousands of runners take to the streets of Jacksonville in what is now the largest 15K in the United States. Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Info: (904) 731-3676 or www.gate-riverrun.com
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India Embark on a journey to the Middle East with this internationally acclaimed dance company. Tickets: $37.50/general admission, $27.50/students, military and seniors. Florida Theatre, Info: (904) 355-2787
Easter Egg Hunt MOSH is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for all ages. After the egg hunt, children can enjoy fire engine tours by Jacksonville Fire & Rescue and meet the Easter Bunny. MOSH, Info: 904-396-6674 or themosh.org
24th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Bring the entire family to the downtown riverfront to witness many of the First Coast's finest vessels participate in this visually stunning blessing ceremony. Northbank Riverfront Park, Downtown, Info: (904) 630-3690
JSO: Zoorchestra - Carnival of the Animals! Things get a little wild when the Jacksonville Symphony marches out their impressive collection of “animals” with the help of Charles Camille Saint-Saëns’ musical suite, The Carnival of Animals. Through humorous narration and the clever use of orchestra instruments, kids of all ages will be transported to the zoo without ever leaving their seats. Arrive early (2 pm) to enjoy pre-concert “warm up” activities that allow children to learn more about instruments through fun projects and exercises. Tickets: $7. Times-Union Center, Info: (904) 354-5547 or jaxsymphony.org
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards & The Band of the Coldstream Guards Experience the sounds of Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales as the music comes alive through the pipes, drums and highland dancers of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Band of the Coldstream Guards. Tickets: $30.50-$50.50. Times-Union Center, Info: (904) 632-3373
Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny Join the Easter Bunny as over 2,000 eggs will be stuffed with candy & prizes and hidden on Adventure Landing’s Miniature Golf Courses. A $3 donation per child will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida. Registration is at 8am. All children up to 10 years of age are welcome. Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Info: www.adventurelanding.com or (904) 246-4386
The Third Annual River Celebration Day Activities will begin with the inaugural Mandarin Biathlon to benefit the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society. Events will also include live music by the Ashley Gang Band and the Palm Valley String Band, storytelling by historical re-enactors, free kayaking by Black Creek Outfitters, refreshments for sale by Firehouse Subs, and nature programs by the St Johns Riverkeeper and the Florida Native Plant Society. Walter Jones Historical Park, Info: (904) 268-0784 or mandarinmuseum.net
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre: Cinderella and the Chinese Slipper The incredibly talented performers and puppeteers at Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre are bringing their larger than life version of Cinderella back to the First Coast this year. In this original retelling of the beloved children's classic, nine-foot tall puppets and costumed characters take the audience to China to meet heroine Pandarella, a.k.a. “Cinderella,” her family of pandas and her Fairy Godmother (a magic goldfish). Tickets: $8. Thrasher-Horne Theater, Info: (904) 276-6750
Article Published in the 03-08 Issue of EU Jacksonville
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